| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $199.47 | 10.515% | $220.4443 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.51 | 10.262% | $140.5951 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.27 | 8.327% | $10.0419 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.88 | 6.689% | $38.28 | $38.28 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.91 | 6.112% | $251.3899 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.55 | 4.850% | $218.6647 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.69 | 6.150% | $84.5909 | $84.59 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.28 | $964.0068 | $964.00 | $964.05 | $964.00 | |